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    The Bible and the Bedouin
    The Bible and the Bedouin
    The Bible and the Bedouin
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    The Bible and the Bedouin

    By Douglas Lentz

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    “The Bible & the Bedouin” is a non-fiction manuscript that deals with the Exodus of the Israelites from Egypt to the land of Canaan, but through the eyes of the Bedouin tribes surrounding the Red Sea area. The local Bedouin tribes have traditions about Moses, his father-in-law, and the children of Israel having travelled through their various regions. I found this very curious, and took the opportunity to research and catalogue those traditions, map them out in a simple format, and compare their stories with the place names mentioned in the Bible and ancient historians. I was astonished to find that their accounts not only match the biblical account, but also answers curious questions that arise in the Bible but are not explained within it’s pages. For example: Why is the same mountain sometimes called Sinai and other times Horeb? ...the Bedouin have the answer.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherDouglas Lentz
    Release dateJan 6, 2017
    ISBN9781370067152
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      The Bible and the Bedouin - Douglas Lentz

      ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

      I wish to make the following acknowledgments towards the development of this book. To Thomas Sabourin, Valerie Potvin, and my wife Diane Lentz for taking the time to proofread and offer corrections.

      Also a special acknowledgement to Sister Mori, who stopped me one day after church to ask the question Where is Kadesh-Barnea?

      This book is the answer to that question.

      INTRODUCTION

      Through this book it is my intention to show that Bedouin knowledge of historical places does a much better job of identifying the Exodus route than what has been assumed, and that their accounts line up with, and closely support the biblical narrative.

      Many bibles have maps printed in the back showing the various locations of ancient sites. As time goes on, new evidence emerges to show that some of these locations cannot be correct.

      When these original maps were created much of the information was based on assumptions. Detective work was based on very limited information. With more discoveries every year and more access to previously unobtainable information, it is now possible to refine the maps to show areas/locations more accurately. Today it is also possible to actually travel to many of these places and see them for ourselves. This was not possible, or at least quite difficult to do, a generation or two ago.

      Why is this important? As an avid Bible reader I had a certain understanding of what I read. But once I traveled to many of these places myself, my appreciation for what I was reading was enhanced, because I could now understand where things were in relation to each other. When reading about someone taking a journey in the Bible I could actually visualize it in my mind and see myself there as well. While not everyone has the opportunity to travel, at least studying a good map and directions can help our understanding and give more clarity to certain biblical events. It is my hope that in this book the reader will be able to revisit his/her Bible, and see the names of the obscure places that were never noticed before; consider the importance of their mention, and perhaps open the eyes of understanding a little more.

      Now about the Bedouin: It is my belief that the Bedouin have been largely overlooked by the academic world as a valid historical source of information regarding biblical events. Their contribution to our understanding of the Bible should not be ignored or discredited without at least careful consideration and validation through other sources.

      If successful this book can be used both as a tool to a deeper understanding of the Bible, and serve as a historically accurate guide book for those intrepid adventurers who would actually make a trip to the biblical lands and see these places for themselves.

      Enjoy!

      CHAPTER 1

      WHO ARE THE BEDOUIN?

      Before we actually look at the biblical places and the part the Bedouin have played, it’s worth taking a peek into who these people are culturally.

      The Bedouin of our day are basically nomadic or semi-nomadic tribes stretched across the desert regions of the Middle East and North Africa. The word Bedouin may have its roots from the Arabic word Bedu or Badaw which means desert indicating the desert is their domain. It could also indicate a connection to the ancient land of Midian. There is a book published in 1889 by Cambridge University Press entitled Book of Judges by Rev J.J. Lias who explains that in the Arabic language the same letter can be translated M or B into English, and are interchangeable. He then uses this to make a strong case that the modern word Bedouin could be an evolution from the word Midian. I have also verified this letter B/M interchange with Arabic speaking friends as well. If there is indeed a connection between the Bedouin and the land of Midian it can be very significant as this was the land where Moses brought the children of Israel to Mt. Horeb.

      In the Arab world there can be a separation of two group types: The Bedouin and the Fellahin. The term Bedouin refers to the nomads who wander the desert and traditionally live in tents. The term Fellahin is a term the Bedouin use to describe an Arab who has given up the desert wandering to live in towns and cities or fixed farming, basically someone who has decided to stay put. Due to this difference, the Fellahin build mosques and observe customs related to this sedentary condition. The Bedouin on the other hand as a rule do not build mosques because it doesn’t fit with their nomadic lifestyle. This difference does have an effect on the role their religion plays. Both practice Islam with some exceptions, which I will mention shortly.

      Times are changing though, and the Bedouin are being forced to settle down. Their lives until recently consisted of living in goat hair tents in the desert, raising, camels, as well as sheep and goats, and trading as they needed. Their entire culture revolved on what it takes to survive in the desert. As a result they developed certain unique rules of hospitality. In the desert the line is so fine between life and death, the simplest kindness of a stranger can save you. For this reason the Bedouin have a rule of hospitality that once a stranger touches your tent pole he can stay with you, and receive your hospitality for up to 3 days without requiring any payment. In some cases it may pose a strain on the resources of the host, but the host is also

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